demise

n.

死亡；（不动产的）转让；让位；

v.

遗赠；让位；

过去式：demised过去分词：demised现在分词：demising第三人称单数：demises

1. This loss led to the demise of the business.
   这一损失导致了公司的倒闭。
2. Upon his demise his house passed to his son.
   他故世后，房子便传给了儿子。
3. The demise of the old man's property cause much dispute upon his death.
   老人死时，财产的让渡问题引起许多争执。

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